Happy New Year, People
Happy New Year, People. It’s been three weeks since my foot surgery. I started with this enormous dressing– the hose connects to a miraculous recirculating ice machine that is one of … Continue reading
Easing Back In
Hello, People. I’ve been on a brief hiatus due to end-of-summer madness, a busy time at work, the start of school, the search for a new vehicle, and a whole … Continue reading
A Personal Panama Canal Centennial
Today, August 15, 2014, is the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Panama Canal. The entire world is fêting the 8th wonder of the world today (and the internet … Continue reading
Heirloom Love
Happy Sunday, People. This busy weekend was mostly devoid of genealogy and writing time, but I wanted to share the results of a project I’ve been working on for a … Continue reading
More Benefits of Blogging
Happy Monday, People. I’m working on my great-grandfather Leo Lessiack’s history at the moment, and will have lots of stories and pictures to share soon. Stay tuned. Researching German and … Continue reading
Pop Yoder was a Swinger
Not that kind of swinger, People. Settle down. I mean, Pop Yoder could really swing, big-band style. Stay with me here. Pop Yoder was the stepfather of my maternal grandmother, Katherine … Continue reading